Five of us set off from Avignon in France to the town of Orange, which is situated about 20 KM in a southeast direction. July and August are popular months for tourists in this part of the world, so it is a tad chaotic on the roads. At one stage we think we are at the fun fair on the dodgem cars. Pushy French people on holiday with their own style of impatient driving. This is a town of 30000 people, but in the summer it’s a bit hectic.

As part of its expanding Destination Event Calendar, Cinnamon Box Office introduced the much-anticipated This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the world’s premier Michael Jackson tribute production celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Pop. The live show will take place on 8 and 9 November 2026 at The Podium, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing this internationally acclaimed performance to Sri Lankan

Coji Senanayake has gained recognition in Sri Lanka and overseas in an area that he is passionate about – advancing ocean conservation. One of his recent achievements was when he won the Christopher Benchley Youth Award at what is termed the ‘Oscars of the Ocean’, the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards 2026 in the USA.

When two families hear about an eligible bachelor who is returning to Sri Lanka after 20 years, they decide to visit his residence on the day of his arrival. What begins as a casual conversation soon turns into chaos and drama when both families realise that they are competing for the same prize. This meticulously written, deceptively chaotic play by veteran playwright Indu Dharmasena titled ‘Must Be Looking for a Bride, no?’ guarantees approxima

Every nation tells stories about itself. Some do it through museums. Others through history books, national anthems or political speeches. Increasingly, however, countries are choosing a different stage altogether. They are telling their stories through tourism, transforming identity into experiences that can be watched, photographed, shared and, ultimately, remembered. Malaysia’s Citrawarna, or Colours of Malaysia, is one such story.

This week’s lineup is a total study in contrasts: a massive, highly anticipated return that devolved into an insufferable, bloated drag, and a cosy comfort favourite that actually delivered one of its best seasons yet. Up first, Euphoria Season 3 proves that a long wait doesn’t always pay off when a show completely loses its mind and edge. On the flip side, Sweet Magnolias Season 5 serves up the exact low-stakes, comforting melodrama its audience

Ask almost any parent what they worry about, and somewhere on the list, often near the top, sits the same quiet guilt. My child is on a screen too much. It has become one of those beliefs nobody really questions anymore. Screens bad, real world good. Less tablet, more childhood. Say it at a school gate or a family dinner, and nobody will argue with you. It has the comfortable feel of common sense.

What started as a personal experience for Rashmi Wijekoon, the Founder and CEO of Joey Clothing Private Limited, has today grown into a very successful business venture. We had a chat with Rashmi on starting her brand and on future plans for her business.